Five terrorists killed in North Waziristan operation

Security forces have killed five terrorists and hurt two others during a planned operation in North Waziristan, according to security officials.

The operation was aimed at militants connected to Fitna al-Khawarij in parts of North Waziristan and nearby areas, as per the officials.

Security forces had been monitoring the militants’ activities and then launched a targeted attack on their hideouts, according to the officials.

President Asif Ali Zardari praised the security forces for their work, noting their skills and fast reaction to the militants.

He said these actions are preventing the militants from reaching their goals.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also thanked the security forces for acting quickly and strongly against the militants.

He said the government will continue fighting Fitna al-Khawarij until terrorism is fully removed, stressing that lasting peace and stopping terrorism are the main goals of the Azm-e-Istehkam plan.